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Deep Dive PodcastWTF are generative art NFTs, meme coins and what role does utility play?Rachel Wolfson sat down with Jamieson Hill, founder of Shellz Orb – an generative art NFT collection – to discuss different NFT projects, the role of utility, meme coins, why a unique appearance is important in the Web3 sector and much more.
This week's guest:
Jamieson Hill founded Shellz Orb in 2021, a hand drawn, generative art collection on the ETH blockchain. Before founding Shellz Orb, Jamieson’s curiosity and tampering with the internet led him to begin programming websites. He then became a DJ and started traveling all around the world; making music and perfor...
2023-06-2859 minDeep Dive PodcastVayner3 president explains why brands should care about Web3Rachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Dial Wursta, sat down with Avery Akkineni, President of Vayner3, at Veecon 2023 to discuss why brands, consumers and enterprises should care about Web3 adoption.
This week's guest:
President of Vayner3, Avery Akkineni, is leading the mission to guide the world's largest enterprises in navigating the next iteration of connected consumer behavior. In July 2021, Akkineni launched the VaynerX consultancy, Vayner3, alongside serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk. In less than twelve months, Akkineni successfully led the expansion of the consultancy to 50+ global digital innovation experts. Partnering with dozens of Fortune 500 corporations a...
2023-06-2318 minDeep Dive PodcastHow Adidas and other brands leverage NFTs for consumer loyaltyRachel Wolfson sat down with Fonz Olvera, CEO and Founder of Tokenproof, to discuss how major brands like Adidas are leveraging non-fungible tokens (NFTs). In this episode, Olvera explains both the benefits and the challenges associated with NFTs for brands, ticketing and much more.
This week's guest:
Fonz Olvera is the founder and CEO of tokenproof, a safe token-gating solution in the Web3 space that is helping brands unlock token-based experiences for their audiences, both online and IRL.
In early 2021, Fonz discovered NFTs and noticed that users were losing their valuable NFTs to...
2023-06-2148 minDeep Dive PodcastWeb3 adoption: A closer look at “World of Women”Rachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Wursta, sat down with Shannon Snow – chief operating officer for World of Women – at Veecon 2023 to discuss how to drive more diversity and inclusion in Web3 through engaging communities. Snow also explains the importance of NFT artwork and why brands should care about Web3 initiatives.
This week's guests:
Shannon Snow is the COO of World of Women, an NFT brand celebrating representation, inclusion and equity in Web3 and beyond. Prior to joining World of Women, Shannon led US Entertainment at Meta, helping entertainment, media and sports companies move into the metav...
2023-06-1622 minDeep Dive PodcastCathy Hackl on the future of wearable technology & moreRachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Wursta, sat down with Cathy Hackl – Founder of VerseLux and Chief Metaverse Officer at Journey – at VeeCon 2023 to discuss next-generation wearable technology, the Metaverse, artificial intelligence and much more.
This week's guests:
Cathy Hackl is a globally recognized metaverse executive and tech futurist that has worked with HTC VIVE, Magic Leap, and AWS. She leads Journey's Metaverse Studio helping brands with metaverse/Web3 strategies, NFTs, gaming, and virtual couture. Her team created Walmart Land and Universe of Play for Walmart in Roblox, and she produced Electric Fest, a virtual concert in Wa...
2023-06-1437 minDeep Dive PodcastSwan Sit: Driving Diversity and Inclusion in Web3Format:
Rachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Wursta, sat down with Swan Sit – a Web3 advisor, creator and entrepreneur – to discuss diversity and inclusion in Web3 and how this will help ensure mainstream adoption of the sector.
This week's guests:
From corporate to creator, Swan Sit was the Global Head of Digital Marketing at Nike, Estée Lauder, and Revlon. She's now a creator with 3.7 million followers, with Forbes dubbing her "the Queen of Clubhouse." She advises on the strategy and marketing of Web3 and has worked with dozens of projects including Adidas x Bored...
2023-06-0931 minDeep Dive PodcastJesse Pollak on Base, Layer-2s and why Coinbase will continue to innovate in the United StatesFormat:
Rachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Wursta, sat down with Jesse Pollak, creator of Base and head of protocols at Coinbase, to discuss Layer-2 networks, NFTs, Web3 adoption and more.
This week's guests:
Jesse Pollak is the creator of Base and is the Head of Protocols at Coinbase, where he works on Ethereum L1, L2, and new onchain efforts. Prior to leading Protocols, Jesse led all of Coinbase’s consumer-facing engineering from early 2017 to middle 2021, including building Coinbase, Coinbase Pro, and Coinbase Wallet. Jesse joined Coinbase through the acquisition of Cle...
2023-06-0748 minDeep Dive PodcastDavid Schwartz dishes on Web3, XRP, NFTs & MoreRachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Wursta, sat down with David Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer at Ripple, to discuss Web3, the XRP Ledger, NFTs on XRP and more. This week's guests:
David Schwartz is Chief Technology Officer at Ripple. David is one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger. Prior to joining Ripple, David Schwartz was Chief Technical Officer for WebMaster Incorporated, a Santa Clara software developer. He developed encrypted cloud storage and enterprise messaging systems for organizations like CNN and the National Security Agency (NSA). Known as “JoelKatz,” he is a respected voice in the digit...
2023-06-021h 00Deep Dive PodcastGary Vaynerchuk explains Web3, how it relates to VeeCon and real-world use casesRachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Wursta, sat down with Gary Vaynerchuk, at VeeCon 2023 to discuss NFTs, Web3 and how this relates to the VeeCon conference.
This week's guests:
Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur, chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia, CEO of VeeFriends, and a 5x New York Times bestselling author.
Show sponsors:
Special thanks to Wursta for sponsoring this episode. Wursta is a global technology consultancy on a mission to help businesses save time and money by making wise decisions on critical IT including em...
2023-05-3110 minDeep Dive PodcastCreating value in the Metaverse with NFTs and digital property rightsRachel Wolfson sat down with Yat Siu, Chairman of Animoca Brands, to discuss the importance of Web3, the definition of the Metaverse and why an open Metaverse is critical for a decentralized future.
This week's guests:
Yat Siu is an entrepreneur, public speaker and investor specializing in Web3. In 2011, Siu founded Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands, a venture capital firm specializing in Web3 investments and ensuring digital property rights through non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Show sponsors:
Special thanks to Wursta for sponsoring this episode. Wursta is a global technology consultancy on a mission t...
2023-05-2434 minDeep Dive PodcastWeb3’s Impact on Brands, Consumers and EnterprisesFormat:
Rachel Wolfson sat down with Keith Grossman, President of Enterprise at MoonPay, to discuss how Web3 is impacting brands, consumers and enterprises.
This week's guests:
Keith Grossman is President of Enterprise for crypto payment infrastructure firm, MoonPay. Prior to this, Keith was the president of TIME Magazine. Keith has also served in leadership positions at reputed firms such as Conde Nast-owned Wired, Bloomberg, Engine and Time magazine before formally stepping into the cryptocurrency space in 2022.
Show sponsors:
Special thanks to Wursta for sponsoring this episode. Wursta is a g...
2023-05-1742 minDeep Dive PodcastWhat are zero-knowledge proofs and how will this technology advance Web3?Rachel Wolfson sat down with Evan Shapiro, chief executive officer of Mina Foundation and o(1) Labs to discuss how zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) can be leveraged to make Web3 applications more private and secure.
This week's guests:
Evan Shapiro is chief executive officer of Mina Foundation and o(1) Labs. Evan graduated from Carnegie Mellon with a BS in computer science. He then obtained his research MS while working in the CMU Personal Robotics Lab, where he did research for the HERB robotics platform. He has also worked as a software engineer for Mozilla.
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2023-05-1239 minDeep Dive PodcastShira Lazar discusses raising awareness for mental health with “JOMO” NFTs (Joy Of Missing Out)Rachel Wolfson and co-host Deanna Wursta sat down with Shira Lazar, founder of the emmy-nominated media brand "What's Trending" to discuss the importance of mental health. In this episode, Shira explains how non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can be leveraged to raise awareness for mental health, detailing her new “JOMO Effect” NFT collection. Shira also opens up about her mental health journey.
This week's guests:
Shira Lazar is the founder of the emmy-nominated media brand "What's Trending" and a founding member of the Web3 community "BFF." Shira is an avid collector and advocate of NFTs. She also host...
2023-05-1040 minDeep Dive PodcastConsensus 2023 overview and how NFT tickets are being leveragedFormat:
Rachel Wolfson sat down with Casey Craig, Head of Global Communications at CoinDesk, and Sam Ewen, Head of CoinDesk Studios and Web3, to discuss Consensus 2023, the Consensus NFT pass and the importance of NFT tickets for Web3 adoption.
This week's guests:
Casey Craig is the Global Head of Communications at CoinDesk, overseeing all communications & public relations.
Sam Ewen heads up CoinDesk Studios, is the host of CoinDesk's Generation Crypto (Gen C) Podcast and leads most Web3 efforts for CoinDesk.
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2023-05-0450 minDeep Dive PodcastWeb3 models can disrupt the billion-dollar media industry
Rachel Wolfson sat down with Zack Guzman, Founder of Trustless Media and Host of Coinage, to discuss the benefits and challenges of Web3 models for the media industry.
This week's guest:
Zack Guzman is a crypto journalist and the founder of Web3 media company Trustless Media. Zack is also the host of a community-owned crypto show "Coinage." Additionally, Zack was the creator of Yahoo Finance's "Crypto Corner" and founding host of Yahoo Finance's millennial money show "YFi PM." Zack previously worked at CNBC as a reporter covering startups and tech. His reporting has been fe...
2023-04-2655 minDeep Dive PodcastNFTs for airline tickets: Why an Argentinian airline is offering "NFTickets"Rachel Wolfson sat down with Juan Pablo Lafosse, CEO and co-founder, of TravelX to discuss how non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are being leveraged for airline tickets.
This week's guest:
Juan Pablo Lafosse is the CEO and co-founder of TravelX. Lafosse is a serial entrepreneur who founded Almundo, one of the largest travel companies in Latin America. In addition, Lafosse is the COO of Argentina's main airline, Flybondi. Flybondi has recently started integrating NFT-based tickets for travel.
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2023-04-1944 minDeep Dive PodcastBreaking Down Crypto Regulations in the United States with Brittany KaiserRachel Wolfson sat down with Brittany Kaiser at The WRST Collabs Studio in Austin, Texas to discuss crypto regulations in the United States, how crypto is becoming politicized and how this may impact Web3 innovation within the U.S.
This week's guest:
Brittany Kaiser is a data rights activist who is the co-founder of The Own Your Data Foundation, an organization that pushes forward digital intelligence. Kaiser also serves as the chair of the board at Gryphon Digital Mining, a firm that runs eco-friendly crypto mining. She has been named by Cointelegraph as one of...
2023-04-0551 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast checkin with MegZany and The FugliesMeg Zany makes her return to The WRST Podcast at the behest of the omnipresent Fugly aliens. The Fuglies have yet to see their demands met, a few Fuglies remain without homes, and the Fuglies need to find their other sided friends!
MegZany has traveled the world adorning the streets with her art, and has been referred to as the "Godmother of Street Art" her favorite medium is spray paint but she is a multiple-medium artist including, sculptor, 3D modeling and, metal, glass, and digital. Zany has been a fan of graffiti since the ag...
2023-03-2113 minThe WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Donald Harris with ATX Gamer MakersMedia Producer Alexander Wilcox has Donald Harris on The WRST Podcast to talk switching careers, game development, and the upcoming ATX Game Makers and WRST Collabs SXSW event!
Check out details for The ATX Game Makers Social Lounge brought to you by Wursta and WRST Collabs!
Donald Harris "My career has taken me from Titanfall to Goldman Sachs… and everywhere in-between. I enjoy growing and leading business development, project management, and product development teams. Getting to combine amazing people with great technology is what gets me out of bed in the morning. I’m always on t...
2023-03-0723 minThe WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Jade Tantillo and Priscilla LustigAlex Wilcox sits down with friend of the gallery, artist Priscilla Lustig, a new friend artist Jade Tantillo, and Mark Gamo.
Jade Tantillo Creative Director
@jadetantillo
Professional Artist, Priscilla Lustig. Web: Priscilla.Studio
@priscillalustig
Los Angeles Moto founder and NFT enthusiast, Mark Gamo has transitioned himself from a fashion riding motorcyclist to an early web3 adaptation. Implementing concept to creation, “Gamo” shares his journey through web3 with the help from WRST Collabs.
You can find Mark at @MarkGamo
Alexander Wilcox is a Camera...
2023-02-2848 minThe WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast 0 to NFT KickoffHow do you start a project? More specifically how do you start an NFT project? In search of that answer Media Producer Alex Wilcox chats with Mark Gamo to talk going from 0 to NFT.
Our 0 to NFT series will take you from conception to delivery on making your own NFT project. Today we start with step 0, ideation, the eureka moment if you will. Join Alex and Mark as they discuss the beginning of a new NFT project on this inaugural episode of 0 to NFT!
Los Angeles Moto founder and NFT enthusiast, Mark Gamo...
2023-02-1724 minThe WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Sam PadillaWe brought Austin local Sam Padilla into the WRST Studio to chat with Alex Wykoff the world of web3 through the eyes of working with the Texas legislature, the Austin web3 scene, and looking forward to 2023.
Sam Padilla is a Crypto Engineer, Philosopher, and Contributor to ATX DAO.
You can find same online @theSamPadilla
Alex Wykoff has been in tech since 2007 and web3 specifically since 2016. Alex recently joined Wursta in April of 2022 to help grow their web3 team.
Follow Alex @Alex_wykoff
WRS...
2023-02-0641 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 16 Austin muralist/mixed media artist ZuzuIn this episode of The WRST Podcast Alexander Wilcox and Zuzu talk all things art; from paint on walls to POAPs in palms.
Zuzu is a contemporary mixed-media artist and muralist recognized for vibrant color design and positive messaging. At an early age, she learned the importance of being business-minded, creative, and fiercely motivated to follow her dreams.
You can follow her at @Zuzubee
Alexander Wilcox is a Camera Operator and Producer from San Diego. Alex cut his teeth in media beginning first as a writer before moving...
2022-12-1232 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 15 Product Manger VS EntrepreneurMedia Producer Alexander Wilcox and Petros Dertsakyan discuss the differences in being a CEO/Entrepreneur running a company versus being a Product Manager for WRST Collabs.
We all have to make the decisions around how and where we want to work, joining others in progress or striking out on our own to pursue individual interests.
Alexander Wilcox chose the path of contracting and has done so for more than 14 years, at the same time Petros Dertsakyan began his entrepreneurial exploits, unaware of each-other in LA.
Alexander Wilcox is a Camera Ope...
2022-12-0746 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 14 Jacob Cvengros and Parker Heath from Ava LabsJacob Cvengros is a former Process Engineer at a fortune 500 company before falling down the rabbit hole of Crypto/NFT's in 2020. Currently Jacob is a part of the business development NFT team at Ava Labs helping onboard teams onto our network. Based in Austin and enjoy golfing, bbq, and live music.
Follow Jacob @_JakeCvengros_
Parker Heath is a former Consultant at Oracle before joining the Ava Labs business development gaming team. A lifelong Texan, and lover of Golfing, gaming, and good eats.
Follow Parker @P4RRK
Alex...
2022-11-0232 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 13 Studio Vs Internal Podcast with Phil HedayatniaWhen starting down the path of creating a company one of the first questions to answer is how you're going to make money. What business model works for the type of business you want to run, and the type of customers you want to attract? How does a company decide between business models?
The crew at WRST Collabs has brought in Phil Hedayatnia, CEO of Airfoil, a highly successful web3 studio to talk shop about Internal development versus the studio model!
Phil Hedayatnia is the co-founder of Airfoil, a...
2022-10-191h 07
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 12 Marketing in the world of Web3 with Alex Wykoff and Jenny RubioAlex Wykoff and Jenny Rubio discuss what marketing opportunities the web3 world could offer. The classic marketing go-to's of the web 2.0 world are beginning to fall by the wayside with the death of cookies among dying bastions of the same era. With blockchain technology fundamentally changing how data ownership is thought about, this solidifies the sunsetting of previous marketing plays now data sharing moves from opt out, to opt in.
Jenny Rubio joined Wursta in June of 2022 as the Director of Brand and Content. Prior to that, Jenny was a marketing strategist for multiple...
2022-10-111h 02
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 11 Polygon network discussion with Raha ChowdhuryIn this episode of the WRST Podcast we dive into the Polygon network, a decision made in the name of our clients desires, and cost. The WRST Collab's crew found themselves in quite the pickle when attempting to airdrop on the Polygon network. As our drop began the Polygon network instantly spiked, leading to a large amount of transactions left to que. Brendan and Orlundo talk on all of their trials and tribulations with Rahat Chowdhury, Lead Developer of Developer Relations at Polygon.
Rahat Chowdhury is a Full Stack Web Developer with a background i...
2022-09-2836 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 10 Pre ETH Merge talk with Alex Wykoff and Matt HowittIn this episode of The WRST Podcast we explore the upcoming Ethereum network merge. The Ethereum network has been conducting mining on chain using a proof-of-work model to process new blocks. This is in parity to how the Bitcoin network works at the time of this recording, and with it a host of hot button issues around power consumption, the usage of CPU clock cycles for this kind of work, and the far away possibility of network hijacks. Featuring Alex Wykoff from WRST Collabs and Matt Howitt from 236 Labs we will explore the pros, cons, and looking forward on...
2022-09-1638 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 9 Jalin Thomas and Kuntal Shah from The ETVerseIn this episode of The WRST Podcast Deanna Wursta of WRST Collabs has a casual chat with Jalin Thomas and Kuntal Shah from the upcoming ETVerse project. The ETVerse is the brain child of Eric Thomas, a motivational speaker, educator, and pastor. The ETVerse looks to highlight a diverse group of Artists from around the world, cornering their own piece of the web3 world. The ETVerse NFT drop happens on September 23rd 2022, check out www.etverse.io
WRST Collabs is an innovation studio partnering with brands and creators exploring web3.
The...
2022-09-0624 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 8 Consensus 2022 Nyzzy NyceIn this episode of The WRST Podcast feature Nyzzy Nyce, an artist and musician out of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Nyzzy was invited to perform for the crowd attending WRST Collabs first ever event during Consensus 2022. Nyzzy touches many artforms with his creative style including; rapping, producing, and fashion design. Recorded live during Consensus 2022 Nyzzy Nyce and Deanna talk all things music, NFTs, and art.
Deanna Dial Wursta is the Founder of WRST Collabs, curator of the WRST NFT Gallery, and web3 Practice Lead at Wursta. Follow her on twitter @deannadial WRST Collabs is an inno...
2022-08-2916 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 7 Tom Lefevre from round21Founded in 2020 by Jasmine Maietta, Round 21s mission is to empower the creative spirit in all of us by helping artists, entertainers, and entrepreneurs traverse the divide between digital and physical. Round21s Digi-Fizzy way of doing things allows pieces to cross over from the NFT world into physical products, all while engaging community members.
In this episode of The WRST Podcast Alex Wykoff and Tom Lefevre talk all things Round21.
Tom Lefevre leads NFTs and Finance at round21. He caught the crypto bug in 2015 and hasn't looked back sin...
2022-08-2431 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 6 Consensus 2022 Blake Jamieson, Karla Grzymala, and Ashley LewisKarla Grzymala is a long-term art teacher, professional photographer, and Founder of The Be a Good Human Education Foundation. She was named Teacher of the Year in Georgetown ISD and inspires her art students to be good humans every day. Follow her on twitter @karlagrznft @BeAGoodHumanNFT Blake Jamieson is a creator, collector, and curator. Although most known for his portraits of professional athletes and work with Topps Baseball cards, Blake is now on some totally new shit.
Blake is currently working on turning himself into the wind. Ashley Lewis is an aspiring artist and Mar...
2022-08-1022 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 5 Consensus 2022 Wykoff and T. Dylan DanielT. Dylan Daniel is a former philosophy professor turned biotech startup founder turned degen Web3 buidler. Always a writer. Everything from my analytic philosophy
WRST Collabs is an innovation studio partnering with brands and creators exploring web3.
The WRST NFT Gallery is a unique collaboration space for community, learning, and celebrating featuring digital and physical art. Wursta is a technology advisory specializing in cloud transformation and digital workspace design.
Learn more at https://wrst.co/ and https://wursta.com Follow us on twitter @wrstcollabs @wurstac
2022-08-1043 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 4 Consensus 2022 Chris Bomely and Blake JamiesonBlake Jamieson is a creator, collector, and curator. Although most known for his portraits of professional athletes and work with Topps Baseball cards, Blake is now on some totally new shit. Blake is currently working on turning himself into the wind.
Chris Bomely is Creative Director at The Chive. Visual thinker with the knack of articulating ideas and information with a simple, clean esthetic. A keen eye for trends and always learning about what’s next.
WRST Collabs is an innovation studio partnering with brands and creators exploring web3.
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2022-08-0928 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 2 Karla Gryzmala & The Be A Good Human FoundationIn this episode of The WRST Podcast celebrates Karla Grzymala and the launch of The Be A Good Human Education Foundation.
The Be A Good Human NFT project aims to raise money to give scholarships to young artists and good humans who make a difference. Check out the NFT collection: https://opensea.io/collection/beagood...
Karla Grzymala is a long-term art teacher, professional photographer, and Founder of The Be a Good Human Education Foundation. She was named Teacher of the Year in Georgetown ISD and inspires her art students to...
2022-08-0809 min
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 3 The Fuglies NFT dropBlake Jamieson is a creator, collector, and curator. Although most known for his portraits of professional athletes and work with Topps Baseball cards, Blake is now on some totally new shit. Blake is currently working on turning himself into the wind.
MegZany's art can be found in galleries and on building walls worldwide, incorporating her values and delivering public messages that promote a higher quality of life for everyone. MegZany believes that art plays a vital role in the collective rise of communities. Currently, MegZany is working on large-scale sculptures and curating exhibitions out...
2022-08-081h 03
The WRST PodcastThe WRST Podcast Episode 1: Alex and Petros talk NFT NYC 2022In a time of winter, well of the crypto variety anyway, the need for gathering together has never been more important for the NFT community. Since 2019 NFT NYC has been seen as one of the premiere events for NFT technology if not blockchain technology itself. Many find themselves see clouds of FUD on the horizon as crypto prices plummet and NFT activity begins so slow. In this episode of The WRST Podcast Alex Wykoff and Petros Petros Dertsakyan talk about their time attending talks and events at NFT NYC 2022.
WRST Collabs is an innovation st...
2022-07-291h 05